E W Luther Elementary School

718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E W Luther Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E W Luther Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

E W Luther Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

E W Luther Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E W Luther Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#809 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
39%
35-39%
38%
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E W Luther Elementary School's ranking?
E W Luther Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend E W Luther Elementary School?
210 students attend E W Luther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of E W Luther Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E W Luther Elementary School?
E W Luther Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does E W Luther Elementary School offer ?
E W Luther Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E W Luther Elementary School part of?
E W Luther Elementary School is part of South Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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